Thomas Hardy dies at Dorchester home at eighty eight
The world of literature mourns as Thomas Hardy, the stony dean of English letters and realist novelist, dies at his Dorchester residence in his eighty eighth year. He shaped Victorian and twentieth century fiction with Tess of the d Urbervilles and The Mayor of Casterbridge, leaving a legacy of tragic yet enduring storytelling.
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Humor and Rights Clash Over Ejection From Chicago Theatre
A Chicago theatre patron sues the State Lake Theatre after being ejected for laughing during a scene not intended for filming. He seeks 25000, arguing humiliation and rights infringement. The case tests whether laughter at a performance can be wrongdoing or protected humor.
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Chicago
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Talith
Charlie Chaplin
Borah Corrected on Prohibition Now Seen in Smith Support
The article notes Senator Borah’s prophecy on the eighteenth amendment and its enforcement. It says Al Smith has effectively endorsed enforcement, countering critics who doubted Borah’s prediction and praising Smith as a defender of prohibition law.
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Idaho
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Unselfishness in Waterloo Family Shows True Charity
In Waterloo a family in financial distress accepts aid from neighbors while urging help for others worse off. The husband finds work, and the visitors respond with continued support. The tale frames selfless giving as the real measure of brotherly love and community duty.
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Waterloo
I. Mwip
Progress of the model fat boy in six months
A light health column recounts the model fat boy who, at 47 and 68 inches tall weighing 194 pounds, shows progress after six months. He has dropped to 178 pounds, now holds his breath 38 seconds, walks three miles daily, and does carpentry while reducing knickknacks. His wife notes a brighter disposition.
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Amon Liem
The Things That Nag Us by Glenn Frank
Glenn Frank argues big challenges reveal inner strength while everyday annoyances drain life. He cites advice from a top businessman and laments minor irritants like calls, chores, and errands that erode attention and temper in modern, fast paced living.
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University of Wisconsin
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James Gordon Gilkey
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Governor Hammill Stands Caught on Camera Question
A Shell Rock item reports a local discussion among Iowa state officials about state and national issues. An unnamed speaker asked where Governor Jon Hammill stood on a question and another replied that he would likely be seen in front of the camera.
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Shell Rock News
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Diary of a modern Pepys in New York observations
The diary recounts a New York day from Jan 16 with outings to see Show Boat and a supper dance, vivid street portraits of Fifth and Broadway, and notes on shops and costumes. The writer observes eccentric pedestrians, a dog on the loose, a lease ban affecting beauty parlors, and aggressive sales tactics in Broadway loft shops.
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Raymond Hitchcock
Kin Hubbard
Abe Martin
Helen Young
Uncle Wiggily and the Cotton Bug
Howard R. Garis tale of Uncle Wiggily and Baby Bunty as they pursue a mysterious noise and a snowball threat. The duo, aided by ice glasses Bunty made, track a suspected culprit while the Weasel disrupts their journey. Absent are final resolves.
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Snowball tale and Uncle Wiggily rescue in January tale
A playful Bunty and Teddy Squiggle Bug story unfolds with a snowball cotton disguise and a request to Uncle Wiggily for help. Teddy explains glue mishap and cotton entanglement. Uncle Wiggily and family work to melt glue and free Teddy while glasses get misplaced. The piece links to Belleville Telescope humor and a brief note about a charitable punchline.
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Golden Youth A Novel of the Younger Generation
Claire Pomeroy presents a dramatic slice from Golden Youth centered on Jerry Haines and Frank Dewey as Mona French manipulates romance for money while tensions rise in the town. A moonlit drive reveals war memories and loyalties, ending with a cliffhanger as Jack Tiffany and Adele Haines appear.
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John F. Olle
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Mona French
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Burroughs Nature Club Notes Answers To Questions
Local Nature Notes column presents Q and A on mosquitoes breeding water seedless skunk cabbage spiders harmless and water birds nesting habits. Answers discuss carnivores shells repair myths about tortoise shells and water bird nesting behavior with examples from turtles ducks and seabirds.
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Nature Notes
Philippines
Westerville trustees reject Kresge offer to anti saloon league
In Westerville on December 22, trustees of the Anti Saloon League met to discuss Mrs. Kresge's charges against her husband and decided not to accept, for the present, Mr. Kresge's recent offer of 500000 to promote the league. F Scott McBride warned that funds must be as clean as a hound's tooth.
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Ohio State Journal
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Who's Your Sherd Uncle Rays Corner Voting Question
Henry Ford, Marconi, Lindbergh and others are named as possible heroes. Readers are invited to vote on five favorites including actors and leaders and to list their top choices with first to fifth priority. Mail votes to Ramon Coffman editor. Tomorrow focus on sports heroes.
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